"Miss Aldrich has recreated the spirit of the descendants of the early Scotch and German settlers of the great Nebraskan plains, the spirit of healthy morality and calm contentment that is characteristic of these people."—New York Times "A delightful story. . .well told and in an excellent setting."--Catholic World. "The main things, aside from the fact that this is a good story well told, is that it. . .puts one into the mood of courage and contentment and gives one renewed faith in the fine old simplicities of life."—Christian Century

"Miss Aldrich has recreated the spirit of the descendants of the early Scotch and German settlers of the great Nebraskan plains, the spirit of healthy morality and calm contentment that is characteristic of these people."—New York Times "A delightful story. . .well told and in an excellent setting."--Catholic World. "The main things, aside from the fact that this is a good story well told, is that it. . .puts one into the mood of courage and contentment and gives one renewed faith in the fine old simplicities of life."—Christian Century